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“Spark students are impressive in their own right for the hard work they put in and the persistence they demonstrate, most often in the face of daunting personal challenges on top of the more universal realities of adolescence. What I hear most often from our students is their desire to do well, coupled with recognition and appreciation that the network of support from Spark mentors and programs gives them additional confidence to grow and create opportunities for their future. The strength of Spark’s relationships with our students became not only more evident but more critical through the pandemic as immediate challenges and needs increased. I am proud of the team at Spark for its agility and dedication and of our community of donors who recommitted to supporting our mission. Because of this, Spark students persevered with their hard work of learning, growing, and exploring pathways forward.”